We are sad to announce that our senior alumna, Lexi, has passed on to the Rainbow Bridge. She came to rescue with her sister Mercedes who passed away in Dec. 2020.  Lexi and Mercedes came to rescue in 2019 at the ages of 12 and 11 and were bonded. We were so lucky to find not only a foster home that would take both of them (thank you Sydney and Cole) but also find a wonderful forever home for them with David and Cindy.  Davis said, “Lexi, about a month before she passed, was still flying around. She never walked anywhere, and she was a great doggie.”

Run free Lexi - we'll see you at the Rainbow Bridge.
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Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget.  G. Randolf

We are all heartbroken that our 2014 alum Miss Money Penny has left this world. We received his beautiful note from her mom Heidi:
 
“We wanted to let you all know that our Miss Money Penny crossed the rainbow bridge on Tuesday 09-12-23. We contacted the rescue in 2014 and sent an adoption application in and a couple of months later got an email and a picture of Penny. We agreed to meet her foster mom on Memorial weekend at a park to see if we would be the right fit for her. The moment we saw her we fell in love. She was so gentle, so calm and looked at us with those serious eyes that we told her foster mom we would love to adopt her. When her foster parents came to our house to drop her off and let us sign the adoption papers, they gave us her SEGSP surrender agreement that the previous owner had filled out and signed. We still have it, and I was looking at it today laughing and crying at the same time.

What does your dog like best: Petting
Like least: Livestock
Fear: gun shoots
Where does the dog sleep and spend the day: outside
Anything else you’d like us to know: kills chicken, attacks hogs

That was their description of Penny. It took her a couple of months to realize she was safe with us and cared for. That walks were great, and baths were ok. A dog bed was heaven, that food was available, and you didn’t have to be hungry all the time. She started to trust us, and her personality changed to a happy and silly girl. She was terrified about thunderstorms, fireworks and anything that sounded like gunfire, but we figured out where her safe spots were in the house. I called her my weather girl because she knew when a storm would come a day before and looked at me with those serious eyes to make sure we were prepared. 

The last couple of months her mobility got worse and on Tuesday she was letting us know it was time for her to say goodbye. My husband and I are heartbroken and will miss her terribly. We told her it’s not goodbye, that we would just see her later. She brought so much joy to us over the last 9 1/2 years that it is tough to imagine a life without her.

Without the SEGSP rescue we would never have had the opportunity to adopt her! Thanks to all the coordinators, the foster families, the volunteers, the people who keep this rescue going Penny got a second chance! And for that we will be always grateful to you all!
Heide, Hermann and her sister Pepper.”
                                                                             
 Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day… unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear.  Unknown

​We lost sweet 2021 Alumnus Sunny on August 31st from a ruptured internal mass. 
 
Sunny was adopted by our former Florida Volunteer Coordinator Amanda and her husband Frank, and they are completely heartbroken.  The following is from Amanda…
 
"Sunny the Bunny."  When I was helping with volunteers in Florida, my job afforded me the opportunity to travel, and I had the pleasure of meeting Sunny's Foster Family (Erica) and Sunny.  From the moment I set eyes on him, I knew he was meant to be ours. I put in an application and couldn't have been happier when we were selected to be his forever family.  
 
Sunny couldn't have been named more appropriately.  I don't think there was ever a day that he wasn't happy and wagging his tail.  He was truly an ambassador for the breed and rescue.  Everyone that met him fell in love with him.  We even have friends that now volunteer for SEGSP because of him!  The day I brought him home, he ran into the house, jumped on the bed, rolled over for a belly rub, and simply announced he was HOME.  He proceeded to let us know his needs immediately - If he wanted to be petted, he would gently put his paw on you.  If that didn't work, he would try again.  If that didn't work, he was in your lap making SURE you knew he needed love.  His two favorite things were belly rubs and neck massages.  He would hop in your lap, roll over on his back and stare at you until you caved.  His former family told us his absolute favorite thing was a neck massage at night with his collar off.  Just this past Saturday, our family friend obliged his wishes.  This will forever be one of my favorite memories of him.  We are beyond thankful for the time we got to spend with him and for SEGSP Rescue for allowing us to adopt him.”
 
We are positive that Sunny is racing around the Rainbow Bridge making new friends and waiting for his earthly friends to eventually arrive.  
 
“We didn’t realize we were making memories.  We were just having fun.” Unknown